Qualifying exams like GATE needs a good study plan. The article below will help GATE students to prepare well for the exam. Give it a read.
GATE Preparation Tips: Around nine lakh candidates appear for GATE every year, some get qualified while some face disappointment due to not performing well. This makes GATE one of the biggest and toughest national-level exams for everyone to crack. GATE preparation requires good planning. Read the article below to know more about the GATE preparation tips.
GATE or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted every year by any of the IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee) or Indian Institute for Science Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on a rotational basis for admission to post-graduation and research programmes conducted by various institutes across India. All the aspirants seeking admission through the GATE score/rank need to be highly motivated with a clear vision of their goal and a proper strategic plan.
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- GATE is a Computer Based (Online) Test conducted every year in the month of February.
- In 2024, IISc Bangalore will be the conducting authority of the exam.
- All the candidates must go through the GATE exam schedule to check the date for their subject's question paper.
- The GATE 2024 result will be declared on March 25.
GATE Preparation Tips
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2024 will be conducted for all 30 subjects. GATE is the biggest online entrance exam for admissions to post-graduate engineering degree courses in Inda. So we advise all the candidates to use most of the time left. Below are some of the important factors that may be helpful in the GATE 2021 preparation.
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Q: Why is it important to prepare self-notes while doing GATE 2024 preparation?
Self-Study: Many students prefer self-study with online preparation rather than coaching centres. When doing a self-study, candidates must have a clear understanding of the GATE syllabus, GATE exam pattern and also how many questions they are required to attempt for the desired score.
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Candidates can use some of the strategies such as what type of questions to attempt first, limit required for each question, etc. prove to be really helpful during the paper. Their strategies must be flexible as per the GATE question paper, as the exam can be full of surprises. Well, there is no sectional time limit so they must get an idea regarding which sequence of questions to be attempted first and how much time to devote to a particular section.
Attempt GATE mock tests every day to analyse your progress for desired results. Mark your strengths and weaknesses according to topics and work on them to avoid any panic situation in the exam. When a candidate is doing self-study then time management is one of the most crucial factors to be managed. As this will result in better speed and accuracy.
Q: How much time does it takes to prepare for GATE 2024?
Q: What if a candidate faces difficulty downloading the GATE admit card?
Q: How to prepare for GATE online?
Yes, GATE preparation can be done online. GATE online coaching has several benefits, as one can learn, think, and prepare at their own pace. Besides it alos offers flexible study hours and gives an advantage of accessing the materials at any place. Candidates can opt for online GATE coaching by expert faculty members. There are several institutions that provide GATE online coaching with proper tests and a schedule of preparation. Several sources are also available for the students to prepare effectively online.
Some of the important materials that students may get from online sources are GATE notes GATE previous years question papers to analyse and practice. GATE online Mock Test Series GATE online exam books for various subjects, etc. One thing students should not forget is that there are no shortcuts to achieving the goal. Candidates need to do proper study in a planned way. If a student is doing his or her preparation online in a comfortable zone, he or she has the option to view the recorded lecture and clear their doubts, be it in real-time or later via Doubt Chat. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-preparation.
If you are not attending any coaching classes and there is no one to tell you about the perfect plan to study, you should not rely on too many resources. Reading from multiple sources may result in confusion and stress. Stick to your notes which you have prepared from the study material and highlights. Read out all the important formulas once every day to avoid any mistakes during the application.
YouTube Channels: Nowadays online Learning is revolutionising the world and YouTube channels in such a scenario have become popular as few of them explain concepts better than coaching centres.
GATE is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates seeking admission in post-graduate degree courses across India. Below is the list of some of the popular YouTube channels for GATE preparation.
- YouTube Channel NPTEL which is run by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning can be a good option for GATE aspirants. This channel has around 1.64M subscribers.
- Gradeup's YouTube Channel is another popular option for GATE aspirants. This channel has around 231K subscribers. It offers video lectures, tips and strategies, and other useful videos.
- GATE Academy is another good option and it a great collection of useful GATE videos that help in exam preparation. This channel has around 574K subscribers. GATE Academy offers concept-based videos, inspirational videos, exam strategies, etc.
- GATE Lectures by Ravindrababu Ravula is another good option for the GATE aspirants. This channel has over 5.26 lakh subscribers. This YouTube channel offers GATE entrance preparation classes and other useful videos.
- GATEMATIC Education was earlier known as Learn GATE Free. This channel has around 157K subscribers. This platform that offers free coaching to the GATE aspirants with online lectures and videos on preparation strategies for different branches of GATE.
Made Easy (most popular coaching centre): Every aspirant preparing for GATE seeks expert help so that they do not miss out on any important guideline that would help them get a good GATE Score. For this, Coaching Institutes are the best way to get expert help and MADE EASY is one of the most famous among these.
Choosing the best coaching institute for preparation is sometimes a tricky task for GATE aspirants. Hence, most of the GATE aspirants can opt for 'MADE EASY'. Though each coaching institute has different to offer and is equally good. But the most important is the experienced and talented faculty of the institute which helps the students are delivering their best results and MADE EASY doesn’t compromise on teaching aspects to achieve this goal.
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